Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act

House Votes

This bill would let people who received gender-related medical treatment as minors sue in federal court. They could seek either the actual harm they can prove or a set amount of $250,000 for each time the treatment was performed, plus attorney’s fees and court costs.

A parent, legal guardian, family member, or court‑appointed person could file on behalf of someone who is under 18, or for someone who is incompetent, incapacitated, or has died. A “minor” is defined as under age 18. The case must have a link to interstate activity, such as travel across state lines, payments or communications that use interstate channels (like mail, wire, or internet), use of items that moved across states, or occurring in certain federal jurisdictions.

Key points

• Who is affected: People who had gender-related medical treatment before age 18 and the medical professionals who performed it; families/guardians may act for minors or those unable to file themselves.
• What changes: Creates a way to sue in federal court for damages—either actual losses or $250,000 per instance—plus attorney’s fees and costs.
• Where it applies: When there’s an interstate connection, such as cross‑state travel, interstate communications or payments, use of items that moved across states, or certain federal jurisdictions.